PA man charged in fatal crash of Groves woman

By Jose D. Enriquez III

Published 1:27 pm, Sunday, February 23, 2014

Port Arthur police have released the name of a Groves woman who died from injuries related to a crash early Sunday morning.

Maria Guadalupe Gonzales, 38, was traveling north in the 3900 block of Memorial Boulevard when her vehicle was struck from behind. Both Gonzales and her passenger were transported to Christus St. Elizabeth for treatment.

Gonzales was pronounced dead shortly after transport, and her passenger was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the vehicle that struck Gonzales was transported to Jefferson County Jail after treatment of his non-life threatening injuries

He was booked and charged on suspicion of intoxication manslaughter, a second degree felony.

The 27-year-old driver has not been arraigned yet.

If found guilty, he faces up to 20 years imprisonment and a fine not exceeding $10,000.